American comics: I am full of martial virtues and I love to be kind to others.

Chapter 5: Hydra's Recruitment
Gently tap the cigar shavings into the ashtray.

Richie Hood looked at Lynn, who was sitting across from him, and smiled. "I still have three years until I retire, but I'm not going to wait any longer."

"After twenty-five years of field work, I've been riddled with injuries. Whenever it rains, my whole body aches."

"I've already made an agreement with the director that I'll be retiring from this position next year. I'll then be working as a consultant within the bureau."

As he spoke, Richie Hood picked up the coffee pot and prepared to pour himself a cup of coffee.

Seeing Richie's actions, Lynn smiled and reached out, took the coffee pot from him and poured herself a cup.

Then he took Richie Hood's cup and poured him a glass of water.

"Just cut back on the coffee at night. You'll still get a few hours of sleep later, based on your work schedule."

Taking the water handed over by Lynn Hall, Rich Hood smiled and shook his head: "When I was your age, I only slept for two hours in three days in order to carry out a mission."

"It's no longer possible now. My health is failing. I just hope my granddaughter graduates from college, finds a good job, and hopefully gets married before I die."

After taking a sip of water, Rich Hood suddenly said to Lynn Hall, "Lynn, if you want to take over my position, you must first find a way to deal with the other three assistant directors."

"To stand out from the agents and be promoted to D2, no one here has it easy. Of course, you are the best. Your only disadvantage is your age."

"When I leave office, I will recommend you to the director, but the other three..."

"understand!"

Hearing what Director Rich Hood said, Lynn smiled and nodded.

There are nineteen levels of FBI agents, with agent levels ranging from S1 to S15, and above that is management.

For example, Sean under his command is a senior agent at the S14 level, while he himself is an assistant agent chief at the D2 level.

Above him, there is a D3 senior executive deputy director and a D4 level special agent director.

Richie Hood in front of him is the D4-level agent chief.

Above him is James Duke, director of the FBI's New York branch!

Of course, if we break it down further, there are also associate assistant directors, office directors, senior inspectors, etc.

However, because many positions are at the administrative level and the responsibilities of the departments are different, they have little to do with Lynn Hall for the time being.

The reason why the chief agent Richie Hood has a favorability level of 7 for himself and is most optimistic about himself.

The biggest reason is of course related to interests.

You have to know that before Lynn Hall became Assistant Special Agent in Charge and was transferred to the New York branch.

Many of the "old rules" that two people understand tacitly do not actually exist.

After leaving Director Rich Hood's office, Lynn returned to his own lounge in the building.

After washing up, I lay on the bed and recalled what happened today.

After making sure that there was nothing wrong, Lynn Hall closed his eyes and rested peacefully.

This is what Lynn does every night before going to bed after joining the FBI.

Only in this way can you ensure that you will not encounter any problems.

The next morning, in the director's office.

"So, the Brooklyn bombing has been solved?"

Looking at Lynn Hall who was sitting in front of him and reporting on the progress of the case.

Director James Duke nodded appreciatively: "I knew that leaving this matter to you would be the most reassuring."

"You are too kind, Chief, but there is one more thing I need to report to you."

As he spoke, Lynn reported the confessions of the two Middle Eastern men to James Duke.

Including the Los Angeles terrorist attack two years ago and Tony Stark's kidnapping. "So, you believe Tony Stark, who has been missing for two and a half months, is currently in the hands of those terrorists in the Middle East?"

After closing the pen cap and thinking for a moment, James Duke said, "Ever since Tony Stark disappeared after the attack, the military, the CIA, and even S.H.I.E.L.D. have been searching for him."

"If only we could rescue Tony Stark before they did..."

At this point, James Duke suddenly asked Lynn, "Lynn, how many years has our FBI director been in that position?"

"This is the eighth year, Mr. Director."

Since Hoover left the FBI, the director's term has been set at ten years.

The current Director of the FBI has been in office for eight years!

After hearing Lynn's answer, James Duke narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment. Then he looked at Lynn and said seriously, "Lynn Hall, I now order you to lead all the agents and action teams in your group to the Middle East immediately to rescue Tony Stark."

"Tony Stark must be rescued no matter what!"

"understand!"

Upon hearing James Duke's order, Lynn Hall nodded immediately.

Watching Lin En stand up and leave and walk to the door, James Duke suddenly said, "After the success of this mission, your level should be raised. Besides, Richie is getting old."

"Thank you, Mr. Director!"

"You're welcome. When you get back from the Middle East, I'll introduce you to some of the Brotherhood's members."

Hearing James Duke's promise, Lynn Hall thanked him again without any expression.

After Lynn left completely, James Duke leaned back in his chair and began to think.

If you want to become the next director of the FBI, you must have solid achievements.

Especially within the FBI there are also factions.

And there are many people eyeing that position.

So, if Lynn Hall can really rescue Tony Stark from the Middle East.

Then the stepping stone under your feet will undoubtedly be one point higher!
As for Tony Stark himself?
In the eyes of James Duke, or most Hydra members, it's actually not that important.

Even though he is called a genius, he has developed many high-performance weapons.

But compared to his father Howard Stark, Tony Stark is just a playboy.

So James Duke doesn't mind making Tony Stark his own!
However, I am very optimistic about Lynn Hall.

Thinking of this, James Duke took out his private cell phone and dialed a number.

An hour later, inside a Quinjet flying towards the Middle East.

"Boss, why is this such a big deal? What if Tony Stark isn't in the hands of those terrorists? Will we be targeted by the Director when we return?"

Before Sean could finish expressing his concerns, a very capable female agent beside him shouted, "Shut up, Sean! If you dare say anything unlucky again, I'll sew your mouth shut!"

Hearing Alice's scolding, Sean just smiled and didn't care.

After all, this is the goddess in my heart!

"Don't be so nervous, we are all family here, there is nothing you can't talk about."

Taking a look inside the cabin, I saw that all the agents and action team members had a favorability level of 6 to 7.

Lin En smiled, then looked at the Middle Eastern man who was sitting there nervously: "If you can lead me to successfully find the armed forces that kidnapped Tony Stark."

"Then I will allow one of you to return to your hometown!"

After receiving Lin En's promise, the two Middle Eastern men's eyes lit up instantly.

(End of this chapter)